“In the yogic tradition, the breath is intimately associated with prana, a Sanskrit term that means “primordial impulse” or “life force” . . . the vital energy that animates every molecule in the universe. Pranayama – the formal practice of regulating the breath – allows us to calm, cleanse, or invigorate our bodymind. In fact, many master yogis believe that pranayama is the essence of yoga. There are many pranayama techniques you can use to enhance your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. One of the most valuable practices is simply staying conscious of your breath as you practice your yoga postures. By focusing on the breath, the mind becomes more clear and quiet.”
–Deepak Chopra, in the February, 2008 edition of his Namaste Newsletter.
“[In Yoga] it’s not how flexible you are, it’s not whether you can do the poses, it’s not how much you can bend yourself, it’s can you keep your breath [breathes in and out] consistent [breathes out] through whatever you are doing.
And the Yoga Masters say this is how it is when you follow Jesus and surrender to God. If it’s your breath being consistent, It’s your connection with God regardless of the pose you find yourself in. That’s integrating the divine into the daily.”
–Rob Bell, in a sermon entitled, “Breathe”. You can hear the MP3 here. The quote is about 3/4ths of the way through.
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In a certain sense, God has ordained that men like Rob Bell rise up for a time to deceive those who refuse to hear sound teaching. I am terrified for Rob Bell and his ilk if they refuse to repent. In no way are they gaining ground on the Almighty. He marked them out long ago for condemnation (Jude 4.) We may take comfort in the knowledge that God knows how to keep his own... every single one. Click here to reply to this post
Christian Yoga?
Posted On: 03/07/08 12:00:34 PM
Age 47, IA
It used to be the most widely used oxymoron floating around "christian" circles was the term catholic christian. Now we see terms such as christian yoga. What next? Mormon christian? Bhuddist christian? To be "Christian" the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ must be believed and obeyed. Those who would attempt to mix the pure Word of God with false doctrines need to be identified and exposed. They are pulling the Body of Christ into the Apostate Church. Whether it is Rob Bell, Charles Colson, Rick Warren, whoever. The Word of God is a two edged sword. It cuts to reveal the truth and it cuts to reveal what isn't the truth, in other words: lies! The church is susceptible to a great deal of deception these days because of a generation of not preaching the full counsel of God's Word. Proclaiming the Gospel without denouncing false doctrine, as the Apostles did. Click here to reply to this post
New Age
Posted On: 03/07/08 06:21:33 AM
Age 57, AR
It sounded pretty good until it got near the end, then it was ALL new age. It sounded like he was trying to take God out of life, to make him unimportant and make the breath we take more than. That it's all about breathing. With all the Hebrew he knows, he has misread everything in the word of God. I can't even wrap my mind around this, nor do I want to. Click here to reply to this post
We don't ignore because he is influencing millions
Posted On: 03/07/08 09:46:39 AM
Age 41, WI
Rob Bell's Nooma videos from Zondervan have infiltrated nearly every evangelical church in the country. Young people are particularly drawn to him. Bell promotes the writings of New Age leader Ken Wilber, whose site is not only filled with Satanic lies but is also pornographic. In Velvet Elvis, Bell recommends readers "take three months" and read Wilber's "A Theory of Everything". Bell attacks Scripture and calls it a "human product" and the list goes on and on. He is hugely popular and his false teaching is misleading countless numbers of young people who are not grounded in the Word of God. That's why we don't ignore him. Click here to reply to this post
I did see you point though.
If only, at the beginning of an apparent false teachers 'ministry' they were ignored by the book publishers and those who organize conferences, and the churches who sign up guest speakers things would be different. But these people obviously lack Biblical discernment.
But, I also see that the false teachers are allowed by God to test those who say they follow Jesus. The Lord wants the sheep to take the opportunity to cling to His truth and to Him.
We don't know the voice of the stranger.
So, His sheep ignore the Bell's.
But, the tares/goats are revealing who they follow. Click here to reply to this post
